“MASTERCHEF will travel to San Francisco to uncover the country’s very best amateur cooks. Chef Gordon Ramsay will once again give talented amateur cooks the chance to prove to him, and to fellow judges, restaurateur Joe Bastianich (Del Posto, Eataly) and Chef Graham Elliot (Graham Elliot, Grahamwich), that they have what it takes to make their mark on the culinary world.

In the series, Ramsay, Bastianich and Elliot coach and critique the amateur cooks in a series of challenges designed to test their palates, knowledge and determination to follow their dreams of making a mark in the culinary world.”

STEP 2: Save a current picture of yourself, and a video of yourself to your computer, so it is ready when you apply online.

STEP 3: Completely fill out the online pre-registration form and upload your video and picture HERE.

STEP 4: If for any reason, you’re not able to upload your video, please mail your application, picture, and video to:

MasterChef Season 3 Casting 1741 Ivar Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028

Please note that any videos and materials submitted by mail will not be returned.

DEADLINE: Completed applications and video submissions must be received by December 12th, 2011* at 11:59pm, EST to be considered, BUT REMEMBER THE SOONER THE BETTER!

*We reserve the right to extend the application deadline at our sole discretion.

Please note these audition instructions are subject to change as determined by the producers. All those considered for the series will be required to submit and sign additional documents (which may include, without limitation, a participant agreement, waiver, and series rules) in order to be considered to participate in the series. If there is any conflict between the information on this website and the foregoing documents, the foregoing documents shall control.”